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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 18, 1916)
Press Paragraphs Mrs. W. 8. Fergaion visited ia Fen dleton, Monday.' (Jeorge Kiuueat ol Weston, was in Atbena, Wednesday. Charles Pinkerton was in town vej tefdaj from Weaton. Mr. aod Mrs. Homer I. Watte were in Walla Walla Tuesday. Mr. and Mm. Venard Bell of Wea too, were In the ait; Wednesday. I. G. Brooks and L. 8. Vinoent went down to Pendleton Tuesday evening. J Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barnes ol uqiwhi worn III UB VII TO VUUBIUHJ. Mr. Wm. Weir left this morning for a visit with friends at Dayton, Waab. Mrs. Lizzie Mansfield was a gneat of relatives in Weston the first at the vteik. New shelving is being pnt In at the Eirk hardware store on the east side ol the bnilding. ran. iian uonatlan and little dangbtei are np from Adam this week visiting relatives. Mis. J. F. Zeiba Is visiting friends and relatives in Milton and Waila Walla tbia week. ' . Mrs. J. H. Stnmia una mrpr from Walla Walla the Brat of the week visiting bet patents. Rev. Beotley, pastor ol the Athena Baptist obnrob is holding a series ol revival meetings at Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Anderson of Pendleton, are gnests at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. 0. O. Henry. Mr's. B. W. Randolph of Pilot Rook and brother, Wllbni Parker are gnests at the A. J. Parker home thia week. Mrs. Ralph B. MoGwen and lit tie cons have been visiting the past mootb at the borne of nor parents in New borg, her mother having been very ill witb pnenmonla. Dr, Welob is OBlled to Rosebnrg, as witness for the city of Riddle in a water oase, and will be away abont ten davs. Newt Stone was in the city yester day from Wall t Walla, having been oalled here by the death of hi broth er, Jerry Etona. Dean Dudley will soon start to sell ing the Peerless Lifters, lor wbioh be basooonty rights for Umatilla and Wallowa ooonties. Elmer Johnson and Ross Uatron left Monday morning for the Alfred Smith plaoe near Pilot Rook, where tbey will bniid a barn. Mrs. W. E. Dobson hts returned to her school at Waterman, after an en forced vacation of a week on aoooont of tbe teoent deep snow. E. A. Dndlsy made a tnainess trip to Waitsbnrg Tuesday. Mrs. Dudley accompanied him as far Walla Walla, where she visited relatives. Miea Jeesioa MoEweo, aooompanied by ber brother. Ralph B. JloEwen, was a goest at tbe "blaok and white" partv in Pendleton Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. 13. Stone have ar rived in the city from Aberdeen, wash,, and are employed In the sales department ol tbe Golden Role Store. Green Estes who baa recently en gaged in the ehnep business, hears from big brother Charles, at Dnrkee, Baker oonnty, that the aheep oame tbrongb tbe stormy weather in good shape. ; A seotion of Ibe oooorete sidewalk pnt down on Main street last snmmsr, oraoted on aoooont of freezing wea ther. The walk in fiont of tbe Eirk Implement store is damaged in this tespeot. Hndson Bay News: Mrs. R. E, Brady, who has been afflioted wilb Visit Davis-Kaser Now There's doohle lndnaeuent just now tbe Rnmmage Sale witb its numerous out prioe Itemi, bondreds of useful, staple tbings that are needed in almost every home at prioes that make it well wottb while. Then there are new Spring Goods. Three of the most interesting shipments reoeived reoently ars: A nsw lot of Cretonnes for drapreies, tbe very latest eDeots Stripes, Tapestry effects and others of tbe "dlfletent" sort. , New Rags, too. Several lots are In, embracing nearly all grrades from the Inexpensive Tapestries to the wonderful new Hartford 'Saxony rngs, lugstbat deign t, ings that wear for generations, that bsoome heirlooms. - . Two Car Loads ol American Beds and Springs make'tbe tbird item refetred to. Chese are the beds that are made of smooth steel tnblug instead of ordinary iron , pipe, that have tbe 25-vear gnarateed malleable Inge, wboh fit prefeotly and bold tbe bed rigidly, instead of tbe nsual bothersome, trittie, olnmsy and riokety obilled oastings. These beds oome in white enamel, in tbe rlob.Vernia Martin and in brass. All these were oontraoted for before tbe advanoe in prices teoame effective. Oar advantage is rettoeted in the prioes, wbioh will appeal to yon qnite as mnob as the goods. Come tbe very first chance, and don't forget the Rummage Sale wbioh will soon end. THE DAVIS-KASER CO,, WALLA WALLA Complete Furnishers of Homes, Offices and Schools 10-20 Alder St. TUM-A-LU MLUMBER COMPANY IHEJII THE PLACE THE GIRL THE HOME All Needs Supplied Tum-aLom'a the plaoe to buy "Tum- a-Lnmber," Lath and shingles, an endless number; Doors and windows are in their line, Paper, rooting, oement and lime; . Wood and ooal lo keep you warm; Posts enough to fenoe the farm. Even tbe plans by wbioh yon build, Free with your order can be filled. Tbey have the best there ia on earth. There yon oan get yonr money's worth. They'll furnish ail yonr needs in life, Unless perohanoe, you need a wife; Tbis need supplied, yon oease to roam, Go to them, they'll build the home. IS IS ATHENA IS YOURS IS PLANNED Tum-a-Liim Lumber Co. "See Johnson About It" Athena, Oregon Steele's HARNESS Shop North Side Main Street, cAthena Harness Oiling Carefully Done, Price $1 Per Set Our Harness and Collar Repairing neatly done by a practical workman. Buy your Sweatpads, Harness Oils, Whips and all Harness Supplies of the man who is in that business. a oanoer for some time, is not improv ing very fast, and her condition is snob that the ohauees for recovery will not te fas'. - In spite oi tbe bad condition of tbe roads, tbe Saturday night danoe was much of a suoooes, the attendanoe being all that cnnld he expeoted Tbe usual dance will take ploao tomorrow evening at tbe Lodge Hall. Mrs. Lillie Miller nndnrwnnt a mr- Steal onaration in St Anthonv'a hos pital at Pendleton, Monday, for re moval of a tumor. The onnration wea snooesafnl, and Mrs. Miller is reported lo be getting along as well as oould be expeoted. . Pythian Lodge, Enigbts of Pythias, last evening observed the 62nd anni versary of tbe order by participating in a banquet and entertaining a num her of visiting brethren. Work in tbe tbird rank was also on the program of the evening. Mr., and Mrs. Merle Roby left on Mondsy morning's train for Portland. After remaining in the metropolis for a few days, they will prooeed to their new home In Eugene, where Mr. Ho ly in a partneship firm, will manage a Golden Rnle Store. Mrs. " Elizabeth Mansfield has dis posed of her residence on 4th and Jefferson streets to D. H. Mansfield, and will occupy ber tiottage adjoining oo Jetteiaon, to wniob abe will make extensive improvements; as soon as it is vacated by Mr. Vincent. Next Tuesday evening February 32, at tbe regular meeting of Mignonette Rebekah Lodge, No. SO, the degree will be oonfened by the Hiawatha Lodge learn of Weston. All members are requested to be present. By order of tbe Noble Grand, Mrs. Alta Miah ener. The Umatilla Couoly Good Roads Association will bold a meeting at the Commercial Club rooms in Pendleton, at 7:&0 p. m., Monday, Feb. 31. Rnf us C. Holman, President of tbe State organization of (Jouoty Commissioners of Portland, will address the meeting on good rosds in general. Connty School Superintendent I. E. Young has Sled a deolaration ol his oandidaoy for re-election to tie office. Mr. Young received a flattering vote fonr years ago, aud tbe efficiency be has shown dnring his inonmbenoy, makes it probable that be will have a oiear field in thia oampalgn. J. E. P. Tate, stepfather of Mrs. 0. H. Ihompson, wbo resides in tha Dobson residenoe on tbe West Side, died suddenly Wednesday of this week, at his borne in Tallmnn, near Lebanon. For many years Mr. Tate baa been Southern Paniflo railroad Regent at Tailman. 'At tbe Methodist Episcopal Church: Preaching next Sabtath morning and evening. Morning subject: "God's Challenge to tbe Church;" topio at night: . "Get Down Oil the Fenoe." At the night service tbe pastor will lender a solo, "Tbey Ornoified Him," witb guitar aooompaniment. Sabbath sobool at 10 a, m. All are invited. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. MoEay left Tuesday eveniug for Hot Laktt San itarium, where Mr. MoEay will take a oourae of baths for rheumatism, Mrs. MoKay will visit ber brother, Jasper Harden in Portland and tbe oonple expeot to return to Cape Bre ton, Canada, some time during tbe Spring. r A very interesting session of tbe Baptist Missionary sooiety was held last Monday afternoon, when the meeting was addressed by Miss Pur cell, a missionary residing at Oregou City. Abont thirty-four ladies were present. Miss Puroell, wbo is a sister of Mrs. Marion Hansell, of tbis vicin ity, leaves soon for her field of laboi in California. A donble-header basket ball game will take plaoe this evening in the High Sobool Uymnasinm, between the Athena High sobool and the Mil ton High school girls' teams. The second gams will be played by the High sohool boys' team and the town team, l'he first game will be called at 7:30. Admission to both games will be 25 cents. It is reported that Floyd and Ross Payns killed their dog, Wednesday night after it bad give evidence of teing afflioted witb rabies. The dog fallowed them from the Holoomo place near Adams. When killed, the dog was biting and chewing at the spokes In tbe wheel of a buggy. It is said it bit other dogs on tbe road up from Adams. Train servios has been demoralized again tbia week. Numbers 7 and 8, tbe through trains from between Pen dleton and Spokane bava been annull ed on aoooont of soft spots in tbetraok from Pendleton to Riparia, and have been rooted via Umatilla. Stab trains have teen in operation between Walla Walla and Pendleton. The local Woodman Camp enter tained a large nn inter of vleitoia, Wednesday night, the occasion tieing tbe initiation of a class of new mem bers and a banquet spread. Tbe de gree work wss put nn by tbis team from Peudleton camp, a large delega tion of members from that Camp be ing present. A namter of addresses were made daring tbe evening. During tbe deep snow, William Hall was compelled to reaoae bis berd of range horses tv breaking a trail into tbe foothills on tbe other side of tbe Umatilla. After breaking the trail on snowsboei, horses were led over it to tbe imprisoned herd. When tbey were released, tbjy were in a starving con dition, and had ofaewed one another's tails off. Tbe horses were very weak, bnt Hall succeeded in getting tbem all oat of tbe bills. Mrs. ti. B. Biobards entertained a number of neighbors Wednesday after noon, in honor of ber mother, Mrs. a. H. Bill's birthday, and tbe time was pleasantly spent with needle work and conversation. The occasion was also the seventh anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Richards' wedding. Cake and tea were served at fonr. Tbe ladies invited were: Mesdames Lizzie Mansfield M. L. Watts, W. P. Little John, A. A. Foes. B. A. Ihompson, F. B. Boyd, Minnie Willaby, J. K. Froome, J. G. MoMalh. H. H. Bill, W. S. Ferguson, W. J. Gbolson and Henry Deli, all of whom were present axoept tbe last tbre. High water from np the fiat tbis week oansed damage tn the sidewalk and the embankment on lower Main street, in front of tbe Tnm a-Lnm lumber yard, and ou the opposite ride of tbe street west of David Taylor's office building. Tbe water did not raise sufficiently to ran over the sur face nf tbe street. Being confined to tbe ditob from the lumber office west, the flood worked out the etreet grade letting tba supports of the sidewalk down. Tbe eervloes at tbe Christian obnrob tbe past week have been well attended. The people have been giving oloee at tention and many are inquiiiog tbe way while - others are giving tbeir thonght to what is being tanght. The muBio under the direction of Ui. W. R. Scott has been inspitiog. Mrs. Soott lias ohatmed the people witb several solos, 'be meetings will oon tiuue iudeflailely, with varying tbenes in barmony with the evangelistio spirit. 1). Errett, Pastor. Mr. J. A. Bsrtlett has retiied from tbe firm of Ibarp Bros. & Bartlett, and bus opened a garage in the Mos grove building on Ibird street, south of Main, " wnere Chaney operated as tbe Athena Auto joompany. It is Mr. Barllett's intention to install machin ery as the trade jostifios and be is prepared to repair all makes of auto mobiles. He carries a atook of gasi line and Inbriaating oils for automo biles, and will pnt In a line of ac cessories. He serves free air, will wash maohinea and ia prepared to give general garage seivioe at reason able ptioes. Tbe other day Alfred Pambrnn and Ms dogs killed a coyote near the oity limits. It was the largest one tho young man had ever captured, and when he went to remove tbe pelt, be was greatly surprised to find around its nsok a leather collar whiob measured only two. and three-quarter inches io diameter when took led. It was entirely imbedded in the flesh of ths neck, and , bow the animal ever managed to breathe Is a wonder. It bad been captured in puppyhood by someone, who pnt tbe oollar on it then, and shortly afterward It bad evidently made its escape. It was easily taken by Mr. Pamt.run'a dogs, wbioh is evideune that its breathing must have been greatly impaired by the tight clasp of the collar. Tbe regular servioes at the Christian chnroh Sunday: 10 a. m,, Bible sohool; Communion and preacbiog at 11 a. m. Evening, evangelistio ser vioes, whioh will be oontinued tbrongb tbe week, Respective themes: Sun day, "Christ tbe Answer of God to the Needs of tbe World," and "What Is it, to Beoome a Christian?" Mon day evening, "Elements of the Gos pel." Tuesday, "New Testament Faitb;" Wednesday, "New Testament Repentance;" Thursday, "New Tes tament Confession," Friday, "New Testament Baptism;" Saturday, "New Testament Life." These themes will be snbjeot to change it woatber condi tions keep people from attendanoe. Tbe pnblio oordially invited and wel come. D. Errett, Pastor. School Notes. The basket ball game played at Ferndale last Saturday between tbe Athena and Ferndale High boys' teams resulted in a defeat for tbe Athena quintet, the soore being 26 to 13. Tbe game was good, oonsidering the hand icap of the Athena boys, as tha hall was under size and tbe goals were borne manufactured. The lineup was as follows: Ferndale, Bolt and Good man, forwards; Harrison, center; Hei- derlot and Saylor, guards. Athena, Tharp and MoPberrin, forwards; Payne oeuter; Booher and Mclntyre guards. Tbe Milton Higb sohool girls' team will play the return basket ball game here tonight in the gymnasium witb the looal higb school girls. These teams are evenly matched as was shown by tbe game played at Milton, the soore being 19-13 In Athena's fav or. The game will be played witb tbe one lioe and a olose oontest is expeot ed. An effort ia beiog made to have a preliminary game between the looal all stars and the High school team. The party given by Der Frennd eobaflsbund, tbe German Club, last Friday eveniug, was well attended by tbe faonlty, High' sohool students and other invited friends, Tbe Domestio Science room was used for tbe occa sion. Various garnet were played and late in tbe evening dainty refresh ments were served. Out of tbe entire bigb sohool stud ent body, only one student, Frances Febr, was able to pass tbe examina tion for exemption frnm the course in spelling during tbe seoond semester. Tbe examination, whiob ia very diffi cult, Is given by Superintendent 0. A. Guerne and the passing grade is 80 per cent. Fifty words were taken from tbe bigb sobool spelling text book for tbe test. Local Adveftisments Motioe Notice is hereby given that I will not ha rmnonsltjla for anv debts contracted by any one other than my self after tbe date of tbia notioe. Dat ed at Athena, Uiegon, February 10, 1016. Mra. Joseph Forrest. Wanted. A fiesb Jersey milk tow. Phone 21F6. G. B. Woodward. Adv. For Sale. Two 1400 lb, mares; also a few Barred Ruok roosters. Phone 34F6. G. B. Woodward Adv. For Sale A nice buffet, in first olats oonditiou. Enqniia at the Gold en Rule store. Mis. Lillie Miller desires all wbo owe ber to eall at onoe and settle. Tbis is urgent and imperative. Adv. For Bile A team of good wor horses. Inquire at tbis office. Adv. To keep your radiBtor from freezing yon only bave to purchase Paoo-AIoo- bol, denatured, at Kirk's Implement Boues, at small oost. It does tbe tiz Adv. SPRING-'"!. " CLOTIIilNG Go to tbe Myers' barnese and shoe shop if yon want first class walk Satisfaction guaranteed. Adv. m Mm See Our Tailor made Slip-on Raincoats $7.50, jl, $1! See Our Tailor made Slip-on Raincoats $12.50, $15, $20. Men who like thd superiority of made-to-measure clothes should see the big array of fabrics we have that are specially adapted for all kinds of Spring and Summer Suits, See for yourself the beautiful wool, worsted and cassimere suitings we offer at $15.00, $18.00 and $20.00 olnd with every Suit there's an iron-clad proviso that you needn't take it if it isn't right. We show a further selection of the FINEST FABRICS MADE the highest quality known to the tArt of Tailoring at $25.00, $30.00 to $35,00 MOSGROVE MERCANTILE COMPANY THE QUALITY STORE Professional S. P. Sharp PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special attention given to all calU both tight and day. Calls promptly answered. Office on Tbird Btrt, Athena Oregor DR. A. B. STONE, Physician and Surgeon. Office in Post Building. Phone, 801 DR. J, G. McMATH Osteopath. Offiice one block North of the Bank, DR. J. W. WELCH. Dentist Athena, Oregon Office Hours: 9 a. m, to 4:30 p. m. DR. E. B. OSBORN Veterinary Surgeon & Dentist Graduate MoKUllp.etlnary college Offices Commercial Stable and Hawks Drug btore. Hioue 4&, Homer I. Watts Attornev-at-Law Athena, Oregon. THE t ST. NICHOLS HOTEL 4. E. FROOME, mop. Iff : Only First-class Hotel in the City. iff THE ST. NICHOLS Li tb only one that can aocomniodait ommrqiai traveler. .W ' Can b lewimeudbd lor it clean anil wM) Vfmtllntftd mom. Cob. Mam audThikd, ATSu,Or. 4 Aa AAAAAA aaaaakaaa 4444 44 d WF'P'F'F'ivWF """""" " vt Wood in Carload Lots Cascade 4 hot Fir Wood, $5.35 Cascade 4 foot Maple Wood,. . . . 5.60 Cascade 4 foot Alder Wood, .... S.tO F. 0. B. Athena - Pendleton Branches North ern Pacific Railway. C. O. WILLIAMS. Postoffice, Edgewater, Washington. me arness 0 Come in and see the new Harness Oiler, it's Free for the asking. You can- oil 40 sets of harness in a day We have the very best of Harness .Oil that we can bujr, that fits the Machine Athena, CHARLES KIRK, Oregon NEW SPRING GOOD: are coming in daily. All the new shades in Crepe de Chine Waists. See the new Water melon shade, one of the very latest in Waists; also the peach, flesh and nile. Come in and look them over. I V I Orape de (Jbine waists In tha watermelon, nile, penob and flesh shades, 3. 08 14.98, Bee tbe new striped silk waists in blaok, pink and tine atrip, (3.08. One of the very latest in waists is tbs wbits orepe de ohme witb onlored embroidered effeots. See tbis number. $1.08. No. 100 oambrlo mnslln, just tba tbing fur oorset covers aod underwear, our prioe 150. Sea tbe No.180 oambiio tons ils an extra good nomter for tint work, IBo. Hope mnslln, onr everyday prioe, See tbe fanoy ribbons, nloe assortment, at 19o, DGo, 39o. Foley's Kidney Cure make kldneyt and bladJer rlghf f crochet Thread, all sizes in white 1 and ecru, from 3 to 80. l F'"D0TIE GOLDEN RULE Ik J. C. PENNY CO. (Inc 83 B US Y STORES.